I, The New Hokage of Konoha - Chapter 211
“It’s time to end this.”
Watching the two formidable opponents across from him reach their limits yet unable to decisively win quickly, Uchiha Madara decided to take action.
“Now you’re going to intervene? But didn’t Lord Madara just instruct not to interfere in his battle?” White Zetsu, standing nearby, scratched his head.
As a war weapon created by Madara, White Zetsu dared not defy his wishes.
On the other hand, Black Zetsu somewhat agreed with Madara.
He didn’t care about Madara’s pride as a so-called strong warrior. His only concern was his mother’s resurrection.
As the biggest obstacle in the plan, the sooner Yuki Senju died, the more at ease he would be.
But…
Madara wouldn’t take the opportunity to eliminate Yuki Senju and then proceed to take down Madara himself, would he?
Black Zetsu looked at Madara hesitantly.
Although the transformed Madara was still somewhat foolish in certain aspects, he had improved rapidly when it came to taking action. Black Zetsu couldn’t underestimate him.
When Madara saw the reduced power displayed by Yuki Senju and Tobirama Senju, he did consider what Black Zetsu had in mind.
However, after some thought, he shook his head and decided to deal with the troublesome Yuki Senju first.
This was not only because he still had sealing symbols left by Madara in his heart.
It was also for the sake of the bigger picture.
Now was the time when Yuki Senju was at his weakest, undoubtedly the best opportunity to strike.
As for Madara’s attitude, he couldn’t care less.
He could sever even the last bond for the Eye of the Moon Plan, let alone what the others thought.
He wouldn’t sacrifice the rare chance to kill Yuki Senju because of Madara’s momentary impulse.
It was important to remember that they were on the territory of the Land of Fire, and after all this fighting, reinforcements from Konoha could arrive at any moment.
Though Madara didn’t usually care about Obito, he was concerned about the arrival of a large army.
So…
Without interest in the thoughts of others, Madara simply said a few words and then inserted himself into the battlefield through a distortion in space.
On the battlefield, after another exchange of blows, just as Yuki Senju was about to make a move, suddenly!
A space vortex twisted behind him, and a hand abruptly reached out from within, grabbing Yuki’s back. At the same time, a familiar voice rang out.
“Long time no see, Fourth Hokage of Konoha!”
Yuki frowned slightly and continued to charge towards Madara instead of retreating. Just as the hand behind him was about to reach him, he flipped his palm, and a kunai flew towards it.
Swoosh!
The kunai made a cutting sound.
The next second, Madara’s hand had already pressed against Yuki’s back.
At the same time, the sharp kunai had pierced into the head of the former like air.
Naturally, Madara’s hand passed through Yuki’s body.
Seeing this, Yuki didn’t linger and quickly twisted away from him. At the same time, he reacted by stopping his pursuit. He looked at Madara with an unfriendly gaze and asked with a hint of hostility in his voice.
“Obito! What are you doing?”
“I’m clearing obstacles for the Eye of the Moon Plan,” Obito replied calmly. “Madara, the ninja game ends here. What we need to do now is to remove Yuki Senju as soon as possible. Without him, our long-awaited ideals can be realized.”
Having said that, Obito didn’t care what Madara might say next. He quickly chased after Yuki, directing his gaze at him. His Mangekyou Sharingan activated in his left eye.
Instantly, powerful spatial forces twisted toward Yuki, who was in the area.
Without intending to fight head-on, despite having little chakra left, Yuki moved quickly and elusively on the battlefield, relying on his superhuman physique to dodge and evade.
For a moment, beneath Yuki’s afterimages, numerous twisted space vortices swirled around the battlefield.
On the other hand, Madara’s expression wasn’t good at this moment.
Although he understood that Obito’s actions were for the greater good, after waiting so many years to finally face a formidable opponent who was no weaker than a Hokage, he was interrupted unexpectedly just as the final showdown was about to happen.
How could he not be angry?
Just as Madara was about to make a move, a Venus flytrap suddenly sprang up from the ground beside him. Black Zetsu’s voice rang out, “Lord Madara, let Obito handle the finishing blow. Remember, this is the Land of Fire, and Konoha’s reinforcements could arrive at any moment. If we keep delaying, Yuki Senju’s chances of survival will increase while we become more endangered.”
“Hmph!”
Madara snorted, and just as he was about to speak, an enraged roar, like a tyrannosaurus, suddenly sounded in his ears.
“Die!”
Boom!
A massive explosion erupted from where Madara was standing.
A figure shot out at high speed from within the instantaneously rising dust and debris.
It was Madara.
After appearing from the smoke, he left long marks on the ground with his feet, swiftly halting his body. Then he looked at his crimson one-armed hand and the golden-haired woman who had emerged from the dust. He licked the blood on the corner of his mouth and said with curiosity, “A power not inferior to Yuki Senju’s. Who are you?”
“Close, but you almost got hit by the violent girl! Lord Madara, she is Tsunade, one of Konoha’s Sannin and a member of the Senju clan,” White Zetsu explained, relieved that he had barely avoided the attack.
“Senju? Tsunade?” After a brief moment of contemplation, Madara realized, “Ah, you’re Hashirama Senju’s granddaughter!”
Madara had left the village before Tsunade was born, so he had never met her. However, as a good friend who had loved and fought against Yuki, he often kept an eye on Konoha’s affairs and knew about Hashirama’s new granddaughter even after he faked his death.
Today was the first time they had met in person. Madara carefully examined Tsunade, hoping to see some resemblance to Hashirama in her.
Unfortunately…
Not only had her hair colour not inherited Hashirama’s, but her appearance also leaned more towards the female side.
Madara shook his head in disappointment.
In that case, he wouldn’t hold back any longer.
On the other side, watching the man who had been absent for so long, who had once betrayed the village and later tried to control the Nine-Tails to destroy Konoha, now standing before her, Tsunade frowned and said, “Uchiha… Madara!”
Dealing with the severely weakened Sasori took longer than she had anticipated. When she heard the intense commotion behind her, Tsunade abandoned her ANBU team and rushed here alone, full of concern.
However, when she arrived, the battle was near its end.
She had originally been prepared to assist Yuki immediately.
However, he signalled that he was fine and told her to handle the other opponent.
Hence, the punch from earlier.
Even though she had been prepared from her observations earlier, seeing Madara alive and well in front of her still gave Tsunade a surreal feeling.
But soon, she steeled herself.
No matter what, as someone who had turned against the village and even planned to control the Nine-Tails to destroy Konoha, he had to be eliminated even if he had come back to life.
Ka-chaka-chaka~
Tsunade clenched her fists, her joints cracking. At the same time, black markings rapidly extended from the seal on her forehead, spreading throughout her body.
“The old man who’s been dead for so long doesn’t want to stay in his coffin and wanders around again! Well, I’ll just break your old bones!”
“Ninjutsu: Creation Rebirth – Strength of a Hundred Technique!”
Boom! Boom!
In an instant, a surging shockwave erupted as Tsunade launched herself toward Madara like a meteor.
“The self-healing of Yuki without any seals?” Madara was somewhat surprised when he saw Tsunade’s injuries healing instantly.
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